Historical information
This hack saw would have been used to cut metal. The blades were interchangeable according to the requirements of the job. The item could have been used on a farm or in industry.
Significance
This item is retained as a good example of a tool commonly used in past times.
Physical description
This is a hack saw. It has a metal frame in a D shape with a metal blade on the straight side affixed with screws. The blade is finely serrated. Attached to the metal frame is a wooden handle. This hack saw also has an extra blade attached to the fixed blade with a piece of wire flex. The metal is somewhat rusty and the wooden handle is worn.
